51 43 252 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Rear Roof Pillar (D-Pillar), Left Or Right

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Special tools required:

00 9 318

Remove trim for tail panel at top. Refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR TOP OF REAR APRON .

Lever out cover (1) on rear lid lock (2) with (universal wedge) special tool 00 9 318.

Fig 1: Detaching Rear Lid Rubber

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Detach rear lid rubber.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Panel At Top

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Detach panel (2) at top approx. 30 mm from roof pillar.

Pull panel (1) to one side.

Fig 3: Detaching Lug From Headliner

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Detach lug (2) from headliner (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty lug (2) or clip (4).

Lift panel (1) over rear lid lock (2) and remove.

Fig 4: Lifting Panel Over Rear Lid Lock

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Installation:

Make sure guide (1) and journal (2) are correctly seated on panel (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Guide And Journal

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